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| Voivodeship | Łódź | |
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| Residents | 30.383 (2004) | |
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Łowicz (German: Lowitsch) is a historical no-town in Poland in the voivodeship Łódź. The place is on the Bzura and is known for its churches and folklore.
background
The place was mentioned for the first time in 1136. It belonged to the Archbishop of Gnieznowho built a Gothic castle here. The town received city rights in the 13th century. From the 15th century on, trade and thus the economy flourished. At the beginning of the 16th century, a branch of the Cracow University was established here. In 1657 and 1706 the place was sacked by Swedish troops, which led to its decline. After the Second Partition of Poland in 1793, the place came successively to Prussia, 1807 to the Duchy of Warsaw and in 1815 to the Russian Congress of Poland. After the First World War he became Polish again.
getting there
Łowicz is over Bydgoszcz or Poses reachable.
By plane
- In Łódź there is an international airport (IATA code: LCJ).
- In Bydgoszcz there is an international airport (IATA code: BZG), which is served by numerous providers from Germany.
- At Warsaw there are two international airports (IATA code: WMI and WAW), which are also served from Germany.
By train
The place is over Łódź accessible by train.
By bus
Numerous bus companies offer bus trips from Germany and Austria, e.g. Sindbad, Eurolines, Touring, Omnia. Inexpensive intercity buses run from Łódź. In addition to the state bus line PKS, there is a wide range of private providers.
In the street
The road network around Łódź is well equipped, the place is on the Bzdura. The journey from Germany is over Poses or Bydgoszcz possible.
mobility
The place can be explored quite well on foot.
Tourist Attractions
Secular buildings
- Ruins of the archbishop's castle
- Marktplatz town hall - classicist building
Sacred buildings
- Marienbasilika - baroque basilica
- Piarist Church - Rococo Church
- Evangelical Church - Classicist Church
- Heiliggeseitkirche - Gothic building, later changed to Baroque style
- Dominican Church - baroque church
- Bernhardinnerkirche - baroque church
- Leonardkirche - baroque church
Marienbasilika
Heiliggeseitkirche
Protestant church
Piarist Church
Dominican Church
Marien and Klarakirche
shop
Shops in town are available.
health
For general questions about (cure) services for those legally insured in Germany or Austria, supply with pharmacies and German-speaking doctors / pharmacists, see article on Poland.
Practical advice
trips
literature
See article too Poland.
Web links
- http://www.lowicz.eu/ - Official website of Łowicz
